Pathargama village, Taljhari block | Pincode 816129

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Pathargama is a small village in Taljhari mandal, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, with a population of 66 residing in 18 households. The literacy rate is 27.3%, located at coordinates 25.004°N, 87.682°E.

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ROSELIN MURMU

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LGD code: 358930
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population: 66
Households: 18
Literacy rate: 27.3%
Sex ratio: 1063 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 43
Distance to district centre: 3 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Ranchi: 303 km
Distance to Kolkata: 279 km
Nearest railway station: Tinpahar Junction · 6 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia · 6 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Pathargama compares

By population, Pathargama ranks #155 of 273 villages in Taljhari mandal.

Literacy rate

27.3%

−11.4% vs mandal average

Pathargama: 27.3%
Taljhari mandal: 38.7%
Sahebganj district: 42.0%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

1,063

+89 vs mandal average

Pathargama: 1,063
Taljhari mandal: 974

Household size

people per home

3.7

−1.0 vs mandal average

Pathargama: 3.7
Taljhari mandal: 4.7

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Pathargama at a glance

Pathargama is a village of 66 people in 18 households (Census 2011) in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, the 155th-largest of 273 villages in Taljhari block. Literacy is 27%, 11 points below the block average of 39% and the sex ratio is 1,063 women per 1,000 men. It lies 3 km from the Sahebganj district centre, 12 km from Majhua, the nearest town, 6 km from Tinpahar Junction railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 816129, served by Taljhari post office; the LGD village code is 358930. The nearest hospital or health centre is Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia, 6 km away. The sarpanch is ROSELIN MURMU. The population is estimated at 78 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Pathargama · this village	66	27%	—
Pathargama · Pathargama	3,490	64%	0 km N
Chhota Bansjuri · Taljhari	0	—	0.4 km W
Kongabera · Taljhari	161	29%	0.8 km N
Mansbera · Taljhari	0	—	0.8 km W
Chaudharia Bishunpur · Taljhari	252	35%	1.2 km S
Guti · Taljhari	62	13%	1.6 km NW

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Pathargama

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: SAHIBGANJ
Distance to nearest town (km): 53
Distance to district HQ (km): 53
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 21
All-weather road: No
Gram panchayat (2011): SAGARBHANGA
Total area (ha): 39
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Pathargama

LGD code: 358930
Pincode: 816129
Post office: Taljhari
Population (Census 2011): 66
Population (projected 2026): 78
Households: 18
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 1063
Literacy rate: 27.3%
Coordinates: 25.00408°N, 87.68203°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Rajmahal
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Boiro
Member of Parliament: Vijay Hansda
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: ROSELIN MURMU
Block / Mandal: Taljhari

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Sahebganj district level

Then & Now

Pathargama — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.2%

Population · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+16.7%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 66Census 2011
Households: 18Census 2011
Literacy rate: 27.3%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 1063 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 782026 proj. · +18.2% vs 2011
Est. households: 212026 projection
Active job cards: 1,30,173MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 50,979MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 2,58,40,261ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 46.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 15,65,258PMAY-G · 15,65,258 of 20,12,107 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Sahebganj district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 2,18,686Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Sahebganj district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Pathargama

Mandal centre

Taljhari · ≈ 4.7 km

≈ 10 min by car · 11 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Sahebganj · ≈ 3.3 km

≈ 7 min by car · 8 min by bike

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Nearest town · 18,462 people

Majhua · ≈ 12 km

≈ 25 min by car · 30 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Ranchi303 kmcapital
Kolkata279 km
Delhi1114 km
Hyderabad1275 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTinpahar Junction6 km
Hospital / PHCGoverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia6 km
CollegeD.N.C. College55 km
Police stationKaliachak Police Station37 km

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September 2026

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"

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How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua

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India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand

Reported by OpenGov Asia.

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News from Sahebganj & Jharkhand

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Jharkhand Minister inaugurates cafe, dedicating it to "symbol of hard work, skills, self-reliance of rural women"
ANI News6 days ago
How nets are changing the way a Jharkhand village harvests mahua
India Development Review6 days ago
India: BharatNet Accelerates Rural Broadband Expansion in Jharkhand
OpenGov Asia7 days ago
Jharkhand government proposes scheme to boost women farmers' income
The Times of India7 days ago
Jharkhand signs agreement for expanding high-speed broadband connectivity across rural areas
PSU Watch7 days ago
Jharkhand honours eight Jal Sahiyas for strengthening rural water supply
Bodhi Wire8 days ago

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People often ask about Pathargama

What is the pincode of Pathargama?

The pincode of Pathargama, Taljhari block, Sahebganj district, Jharkhand is 816129. The post office is Taljhari.

Which post office delivers to Pathargama?

Mail for Pathargama is delivered through Taljhari post office, pincode 816129, in Taljhari block, Sahebganj district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Pathargama located?

Pathargama is a village in Taljhari block of Sahebganj district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the population of Pathargama as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Pathargama village has a population of 66 across 18 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Pathargama?

The current sarpanch of Pathargama gram panchayat is ROSELIN MURMU.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Pathargama in?

Pathargama falls under the Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Jharkhand.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Pathargama in?

Pathargama falls under the Boiro assembly constituency (AC #2) of Jharkhand.

What is the literacy rate in Pathargama?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Pathargama village is 27.3%.

What is the sex ratio in Pathargama?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Pathargama village is 1063 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Pathargama?

12 schemes currently match residents of Pathargama, including Mukhyamantri Maiyya Samman Yojana, Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Pension Yojana (Jharkhand), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Pathargama from Sahebganj district centre?

Pathargama is approximately 3 km (straight-line) from the centre of Sahebganj district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Pathargama?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Pathargama village is 358930.

Which is the nearest town to Pathargama?

Majhua (population 18,462, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 12 km from Pathargama in a straight line.

How big is Pathargama compared to other villages in Taljhari block?

Pathargama ranks 155 of 273 villages in Taljhari block by Census 2011 population (66 residents).

How far is Pathargama from Ranchi?

Pathargama is about 303 km from Ranchi in a straight line (the state capital of Jharkhand); by road expect roughly 394 km.

How far is Pathargama from Kolkata?

Pathargama is about 279 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 363 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pathargama?

Tinpahar Junction is the nearest railway station to Pathargama, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 8 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pathargama?

Goverment hospital , Chhota Chitolia is the nearest hospital or health centre to Pathargama, about 6 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 7 km.

Who is the MP for Pathargama?

Pathargama is in Rajmahal Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Vijay Hansda (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha).

What is the population of Pathargama in 2026?

Pathargama is estimated at 78 people in 2026, up about 18% from 66 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Pathargama in?

Jharkhand falls in the Eastern Plateau and Hills zone (rice, millets, pulses; rain-fed) of the ICAR classification; Pathargama in Sahebganj district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Pathargama?

ROSELIN MURMU is the sarpanch of Pathargama gram panchayat, Taljhari block. See the sarpanch list of Taljhari block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records, 2026-05-14
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)